Should You Buy a Nikon D5100 in 2020?

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[@mrverolme]

Good news, I noticed you talked about the missing ISO-button. However, you can set the Fn-button to be the ISO-button. Pressing the Fn-button enables the ISO-function and by rotating the dial, you are able to adjust ISO without looking at the screen!

[@mathumphreys]

I still love my D5100 after 8 years. I've dragged it around a lot of places and it has never missed a beat.

[@a.humphries8678]

I've had mine for 9 years and still love it.

[@priscillaaraba]

Glad I stumbled on this video, I bought one around 2013. I want to use it for content on my IG. I'm going to pick it back up.

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

Enjoy it! It's surprisingly competent despite its age!

[@lennysvideoz]

i have one personally, im new to photography, but the results are stunning. when timing it correctly and getting the good edits + shots, it comes out so good!

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

5:30 you can preset an ISO button, I use the one below the flash button and it work perfect Regarding the fully manual video, there is a firmware update that allows you to do it too

[@MarkT1700]

100% agree that people focus too much on the megapixels number. Most people don't need more than 16. I've had the D5100 for years but I just upgraded to the full frame DF - it still only has 16MP hha. I'll still use my D5100 for when I need something light and more portable. It's such a good camera, I can't get rid of it.

[@makkvideos5588]

Is that good for videography?

[@bobkrouse8822]

Love my D5100s. I bought 2. Paired with Tamron lenses,. 18-400 and 150-600

[@wickedninja8599]

I own a Sony A7RIV and thousands of dollars of lenses....BUT I still kinda miss the old days when I owned the D5100. I would love to get another one just to revisit the old days.

[@FreedomTurtle]

You can get the body for about $100 from keh.com

[@thegreekstatue4503]

I've gotten kind of attached to my D5100 too heehee

[@biscs]

I still have my d5100 and it still holds up against my friends sony mirrorless , its not just the camera that shoots good photos it is mostly the photographer.

[@alitheilade2528]

words

[@btxondrow_0544]

I'm planning to use this camera mostly for photography. I was quite worried about the 16.2 megapixel and it was a real relief that you said it wasn't a problem. Your video was really helpful and keep doing such a graet job.

[@frutt5k]

I use a D7100 and have never used the 24 MP. I always downsize to 13 MP and can make enlargements upto 24 x 36 inches without any trouble

[@mohnassurCC]

I am currently using this dslr, and my oh my, for a first time dslr owner I'm pretty impressed and loving it

[@archerpiperii2690]

2021 checking in and my D5100 is still working great. It fits a great niche in my camera gear: more powerful than a phone, smaller and lighter than a full frame DSLR. Phoenix, AZ.

[@gregjakubowski938]

I bought one about a month before this came out, used but in mint condition from KEH. Paired with a Nikon 18-140. First dslr and maybe my last given my age. There are 2 other ways to change the iso. I haven't used video if I did it would be snippets, 30 sec to 1 min. Great photos, serves my purpose. I have had no reason to wish I bought a different one.

[@FoodStampist]

I have the "Fn" key set for the ISO setting/control.

[@chrirule]

Great video! I had a 5100 I bought in 2012 just sitting in a bag since I replaced it in 2016 with a more capable Nikon. Ran across this video while investigating if it would be good for shooting some KZbin videos instead of buying a GoPro. I was very surprised to see the shots from Wyoming, just out my back door!! It's not often to see Boar's Tusk ever, anywhere. Thanks for the good info!

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

I'm so jealous you're from Wyoming 😂😂 I'm from a crowded eastcost suburb where seeing a squirrel is a massive nature event hahaha. Regardless, thank you for commenting!

[@SalmanHasanRafi]

Gift me that d5100. 😁

[@gdjaybee742]

I would argue that if you are looking for a video centric camera and are starting from scratch, skip most DSLR all together, unless if you're on a very tight budget. Canon 70d and above has dual pixel AF which allows you to autofocus in video, and fully articulating screens, but those are still about $300 to $400 even used. For that price you can get a Sony A6400. If you are starting with just photography, then Nikon DSLRs are the way to go. I'd suggest the D300, as it is the best camera you can grow into. Those are going for as low as $110 for a pro body DSLR, rugged weather sealed magnesium alloy body, controls galore, 7 to 8 fps if you get a battery grip and high capacity battery which is ideal for animal and sports usage, dynamic range is great, and is still better than Canon's 10 to 18 mp dslrs. Only 12 mp, but trust me the image quality is 21st century. (Image quality has always been 21st century since the 6mp sensors came out). The only real reason you may want a D5100 against the D300 is the fully articulating screen which is very useful for a creative situation, such as low or high from the ground angles. The biggest downside to the D5100 is you can't use older lenses that uses inbody focus motors which the D90 or D300 has. Older primes are dirt cheap, but need in-body focus motors, and newer bright lenses do have focus motors in them that will work with this D5100, but can be substantially more expensive, so really pick your poison.

[@thegreekstatue4503]

My D5100 is 7 years old and still going strong. I just wish the live view focus didn't suck :( I end up having to use manual focus during video and it's just too inconvenient

[@PrahladSingh-je1my]

Is it have blutooth and Wifi option

[@samhab2486]

No, it doesn’t have the WiFi option

[@rayhorner2965]

Brought back in 2013 and still using today. Got for $699 package on sale at Best Buy.

[@sauravmohammed5221]

Thanks for the info, my uncle gave me this and I'm starting to get into photography!

[@mynamenowhastobeasecret.2079]

Me too🤣

[@evakawira4401]

We are many!🤣🤣🤣

[@PinkhatPhotography]

I love my D5100, I was able to pick up a dirt cheap one with low shutter count a few years ago and I've since shot it till the shutter slowed down and it's just about dead at this point! Lol I actually found your channel and this video cause it's the top video suggesting my d5100 review hahahahahahah. You bring up some really good points I missed in my video but I think you bring up a really good point about the camera resolution. The only thing that really disappointed me with my was video, I shoot most of my videos with a d5300 due to that.

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

Thanks for your feedback!! Glad you liked it!

[@yanghadi]

Does shutter count really matter?

[@EODM1]

@@yanghadi bit like buying a car with low mileage, less wear and tear!!

[@sugavai05]

Is this camera (nikon d5100) a good choice on 2020 over nikon d3500 ????

[@dimensionofacrazykid3530]

Yes

[@JacobNates]

Bought one for $300 in 2018 with the kit lens and the 55-300. Added a 35 1.8 and it was my kit until 2020 when I felt like I was ready to upgrade to the Fuji X-T3 / 35 f2. This camera definitely is sentimental to me, since it's what I learned photography on. But the video capabilities just weren't up to my expectations

[@jiminsrighteye6451]

My mom gave me her nikon D5100. I’m starting a KZbin channel. Will this work for just starting out? Eventually I do want to get a better camera, but for now will this make quality videos?

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

Yes! I even make videos with the D5100 to this day!

[@SunSunSunn]

Lol same scenario for me, that's crazy! Good luck

[@facundoalvarado9]

Let us know your channel's name! D5100 user here too, great for videos, used to have an active youtube channel, ran it for almost 4 years, all with my good old Nikon.

[@DJDURL]

I make my vlogs with the 5100 with at 35mm lens. You can see how it performs on my page.

[@ThePipojp]

A bit late, but It's s Professional camera, might be an entry level pro cam, but still a pro

[@LeSimon]

You can control all video settings if you hack the firmware, thats 2 minutes of work

[@0CentralMedia0]

I just got the camera, I enjoy it every minute! For the money that it costs it’s perfect.

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

Glad you like it!! Enjoy!

[@0CentralMedia0]

JordanPhotoAudio thanks! Do you maybe have Instagram or something where you post pictures taken on the D5100? I hadn’t have the time yet to take some decent pictures and I want to check it out before I do 😅

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

Yeah totally! www.flickr.com/photos/156758091@N04/albums/72157700586314204 These were all taken with a D5100 and an 18-135 lens (Review of that lens to come soon!)

[@0CentralMedia0]

JordanPhotoAudio Thanks! Are those edited RAW files or just JPEG exported?

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

They're all JPEG actually! As for editing, I did some very minor color correction, but that's it

[@michaelhastingsereth5427]

The firmware mods from nikon hacker make this way better for photos and video. Better raw, no star eating, real time video exposure and shutter speed as well as a much higher bitrate.

[@dimensionofacrazykid3530]

How do you get that?

[@ubecheesepandesal]

How?

[@darkrevel8192]

Made one video for iso and apprature settings of Nikon d5100 📷.or best settings of this camera

[@rafakorpys8404]

it is great streaming machine / webcam, 720p30 though, but it is better, than you'll pull out of any consumer webcams. sincerely recommending it, using it mainly for skype calls

[@happimedia3887]

Can I use the D5100 for great youtube video, please I care to know

[@mai-san141]

Theres a fn button that you can assign iso to on the camera can be done in the settings

[@julianas.7566]

Hey! I bought this camera in 2014 and used it quite a lot for vacations but with the upcoming iPhone camera upgrades, I’ve used it less and less. Now I’m in dentistry and I would love to give it a second lifetime to use it for en face and profile pictures of my patients and the dental photography if possible. Could you maybe help me out if the camera is able to do such things ?

[@romaurooj]

Thanks for the review! Do you have experience with using a cam link with the camera? I believe it shuts down after a while. Might you know anything about this?

[@hannkg7715]

I am just about to replace by D5100 as the roaming lense when trying to focus drives me nuts. Anyone else have this problem and know why it may do this? I'm not a professional, just a mum who takes pics and vid of her kids.

[@JanSedrmajer]

Isnt audio low volume? I barely hear it :-(

[@LazyDesigner]

i also noticed the same issue

[@sinnervision]

He must not have never heard of the nikon hack. Manual mode isnt the problem your talking about any more. You can manually control everything in real time except the aperture. Game changer.

[@judithcrain1713]

Sinnervision, can u explain this hack, I was considering this camera until he said it can't go manual?

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

I specifically chose not to mention the "manual hack" in my video actually 😂 Suffice it to say that it's obnoxious and annoying. From your comment I'm guessing your into videography, so do yourself a favor and go Canon (unless you want to extend your budget to a newer Nikon). Like I said in the video, I like the D5100's video, my next video that's going up in a couple of days was shot on the D5100, but I think you'll be more satisfied if you go Canon. Hope this helps!

[@judithcrain1713]

Jordanphotoaudio, thanks for replying, yes I want to get into video, I Have never done video. I was interested in the Nikon because I do regular photography with a D 700 and I have some expensive glass built up over the years so I was trying not to cross over to Canon but I do understand Canon seems to be better liked.

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

Ohhh that actually makes things different! In that case I'd invest in maybe a D600 or D610 for videography! Those are only like $600 a pop and are completely on par with Canon for video!

[@judithcrain1713]

Jordanphotoaudio, thanks again for your reply. I will definately check out your suggestions. I would really hate to take the loss for changing to a whole new system. Let's hope the d600 turns out well.

[@colosuss3208]

I gonna buy it tomorrow from another person for 198 USD and the shutter count is only 5k!

[@adriannunez8868]

Have a quick question! I recently found my 5100 but there’s a problem with the SD cards. At first I wanted to see old pictures I had on my SD’s. I was able to see all my pictures on my 4-5 SD cards I have initially . But for whatever reason the next time I tried to load the pictures it didn’t work... now I’m trying to take pictures on the camera but it’s telling me there’s no SD card inserted when there is one inserted. There’s 2 SD cards that I slide in with the green light turning on then off but still with the message “no memory card”. The other SD cards don’t even flicker the green light. I’m confused as in why it worked then all of sudden it’s unable to even load the pictures now... please if you can help. Thank you!

[@kint5ugee]

is $150 for the body only?

[@jayamountjones5412]

Does anyone know if its compatible with the sigma 24-70mm EX DG Macro? Do they autofocus?

[@CrazyAime8D]

someone gifted me a Nikon D5100 camera, I wanted to make youtube vids with it. However, I don't like how the quality is coming out. Do you know if this camera has 4k Ultra HD capabilities?

[@edwardchanda7673]

Were can I get that please help am Edward chanda from zoona

[@Silent45098]

I buy already d5100 but I don’t know the settings can you tell me 😢

[@bumblebetzy9699]

Is it good to upgrade to this nikon d5100 because my aunt gave me a really old cannon 350d and i start loving photography now

[@Tcuder]

Is it good for vlogging?not super good but enough to make quality vids.I already bought a pc and dont have much money left i might pick this up

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

Yeah the D5100 is gunna be perfectly fine for blogging! Just make sure you have access to at least somewhat decent light

[@angelicafoster670]

excuse me if this sounds totally weird, but i'm going to invest in either I-phone 11 or same priced DSLR camera such as Canon EOS 2000D or Nikon D3500 DSLR Camera With 18-55mm Canon EOS 4000D which one is better as a camera?

[@raduszilagyi6055]

No phone can compete even with a 10 years old DSLR

[@angelicafoster670]

@@raduszilagyi6055 what if i use same light box?

[@raduszilagyi6055]

@@angelicafoster670 then even a 300 USD phone is more than enough :)

[@angelicafoster670]

@@raduszilagyi6055 Do you think resolution would matter if i need to crop it latter.

[@raduszilagyi6055]

@@angelicafoster670 yes, one of the advantages of bigger resolution is that you can crop the photo. In a light box the space is limited, this means that you will not crop much, so you don't need a lot of megapixels. The quality of the lens is more important than the number of megapixels. This is why a DSLR is much much better than any smartphone's camera. If a smartphone costs 1000 USD, this means they had to invest in technology regarding screen, small parts [microphone, connectivity (WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC), camera, etc], so a lot of things. But the DSLR invests mainly in the technology regarding the camera sensor, they focus exclusively on that, so it's normal that it's way more advanced

[@prav222]

Any lens u recommend for this? Hobby photography

[@navdeepbhaijasvantbhai1883]

Who is the best nikon d5100 vs nikon d 3400

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

Not a huge difference, just go for whichever is cheaper and use the extra money to get better lenses

[@evilvc2802]

where did you get this price information? it just told me how creditable about your video.

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

All prices are based off of ebay

[@jeffross8402]

I purchased a used one from Adorama for about $149 including shipping. The Adorama used department has some 5100s in stock.

[@_blaz_]

I got nikon D5100 for christmas last year

[@misterreza3900]

Is it good for content making/film making? I have a canon 1200d, which is, yeah, not the best camera for film making. I'm trying to find a good new budget camera for film making

[@hiphopandthehood1137]

get a lumix G7 u wont regret it. shoots 4k too

[@djbenr10]

enjoyed this, im.juat starting out video is not priority for me, think I may look at this one

[@mihaighilan7979]

Is this camera good for wildlife photography?

[@zize9263]

One of those with 15000 frames made is ok?

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

A shutter count of 15,000 is perfectly fine! I'd only worry at 150,000+

[@maximustinov2778]

I found one of that with 500 shots made (absolutely new 5100 in 2021) and buy it from 80$

[@thephotographychannel9434]

What 70-300 mm lenses are compitable for it. like af, af-p ,af-s

[@pro_fessorJD]

Yes. I've one & it's perfect zoom lens.

[@Chaitu1512]

Af-s

[@joevillan892]

Where did you buy that for $150?

[@Leo_Santisteban]

Are the photos in the video edited or straight out of the camera?

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

Some have some very minor color correction, but nothing that couldn't be done in camera

[@TheGottyline]

Where can I get this camera for $150 bucks?

[@OlumideJIBO]

I use a NIkon D5100 for my youtube... See my camera, yayyy!!

[@PrinceKumar-gw4tw]

Heyy bro how much u spent for it...

[@hanningtona9881]

Where is your company I want one piece

[@Ch1maera]

I found this thing in my parents attic… now its mine >:) Dw I told them I found it.

[@soklindamary818]

I bought one back in 2013 but now LCD screen displayed is broken plus I lost the charger somewheres. Now that i stumbled on your video, i kinda want to pick it back up and get it fixed, however i doubt if it worth or not lol. Would you recommend whether it worth spending money to fix it or maybe i should spend the money looking for a better one? thanks.

[@kahele808]

I had a similar experience with Nikon D200. I was going to pay $200 to fix the card reader. It sat for 6 years. Finally pulled it out last week and decided to buy a Nikon D200 used camera body off Ebay for $65. So HAPPY I DID!! 4 days later it is in my hands.

[@Zoyx]

I guess I won't sell my D5100 then.

[@PrinceKumar-gw4tw]

Can please any one tell me how much money I would've to spent in INR in August 2020 plzzz tell me anyone... And u can so plzz provide me a link here plzzz

[@KyapsBarnabas]

How do I get one

[@BatteryAcid777]

jokes on you... I'm dead inside and have given up any hope of happiness :)

[@thelightsout8366]

Still my best camera 📸

[@pauladonghil8596]

Do D5100 have wifi connection?

[@theBakinNoob]

what is the name of the objectif

[@gagai786]

What video exposure do ??

[@PrahladSingh-je1my]

Is it have Blutooth or Wifi ?

[@Red_rshd]

what about mnikon d600 ? i m looking to get one..would lyk any help regarding the d600

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

I'd very highly recommend the D600! A fantastic deal! I'd also look into a D610 since it's only slightly more money, but has much fewer quality control issues. If the D600s you find are much much cheaper though, just go with one of those

[@Red_rshd]

@@JordanPhotoAudio thanks alottt brother!!!! I had finalized amd laid my options on the d600 or d700..which among these would thing is better

[@Red_rshd]

I am looking to more towards photography and maybe keep the video just there ..for just normal..

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

Well the D600 is objectively better, but it's also like $200 USD more, so if you can afford that go D600! Especially since the D700 can't take video

[@Red_rshd]

@@JordanPhotoAudio thanks alottttt bruv 💙💙!!!!! Finally then i got my decision made and gonna go for the d600 then!! Thanks again!!

[@Crypton_93]

Bro.. How is this camera

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

Watch the video to find out 😂

[@izhayusof5549]

does this camera good for video steraming?

[@johnchristophermarvilla8521]

Howw?

[@ALSNewsNow]

Low volume

[@johnwatkins4051]

If I'm going to be shooting that much video I would use a real video camera or my android phone.

[@joaquinduran5662]

Hi! Do you recomend the nikon d5100 or the sony nex 5n for video? Thanks

[@dimensionofacrazykid3530]

Depends on what type of video, vlogging definitely go for the nex, however for videography and landscape editing for sure the d5100

[@joaquinduran5662]

@@dimensionofacrazykid3530 I need it to record myself playing music with artificial light.

[@dimensionofacrazykid3530]

@@joaquinduran5662 ahhh then I'd go with the Sony,it's firmware is much better handled for low light situations :)

[@kellenyoung7441]

mine has the "M" - manual mode toggle/button on it? What's that mean?

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

That's for manual exposure for stills

[@kellenyoung7441]

@@JordanPhotoAudio damnit

[@kellenyoung7441]

@@JordanPhotoAudio for us total newbies can you explain what Manual Video even is?

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

That's not a short answer hahaha. There are tons of good videos on youtube explaining it though! Just look up "DSLR M mode/manual mode explained" or something to that end and you should be good!

[@lubangura3153]

So this does do video? My friend has it and says hers doesn’t have video. Any idea why ?

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

Hmmm that's quite strange. All working D5100s have a video mode. It doesn't have manual exposure for video, maybe that's what she meant? Otherwise, maybe she had an even older Nikon like the D5000 which I can't recall if it has video or not

[@lubangura3153]

Thank you ! And if you had to pick between this and the cannon t3i, which would you recommend ?

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

I personally like the T3i more, but I admit that I'm Canon user primarily, so I'm biased. The T3i is slightly more expensive, but it just does most things that much better

[@lubangura3153]

JordanPhotoAudio thank you! You now have a new subscriber lol I just won an eBay bid for the canon xsi eos 450d . Do you think it’s worth purchasing ? I won for $112

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

Totally! Old Canons are wonderful values!

[@eleanoraky4650]

Where I can buy this Nikon D5100 at $150?

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

There are tons for sale on ebay!

[@eleanoraky4650]

@@JordanPhotoAudio I bought at $170. That's the best price I can get >.

[@Арабский-этопросто]

@@eleanoraky4650 Just 1hour ago i buy this dslr for 70$. New, previous owner make about 100 photos ))) lucky

[@bringtherain94]

Where do you get them for $150???

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

Ebay!

[@filzav8283]

HDMI or HDMI mini ?

[@jacobglass2602]

Mini

[@riestv1476]

Sir magkano na price nya ngayon dito sa pinas?

[@darunduran9391]

My mom bought it for $200 hehe

[@VictorBorges96]

Is d3400 better?

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

Maybe slightly in some minor details, but it's not gunna be an over all better experience. I'd just go for whichever is cheaper and put the extra money towards lenses

[@cyberbot2083]

I hv this one, big no to buy d5100 in 2021. So oldy

[@Firstanold]

knee cawn

[@kelvinquinn5417]

X

[@delciocoluna7051]

Where can i find this camera at 150 dollars?

[@JordanPhotoAudio]

Definitely go for Ebay!

[@sgts75]

Iys 200 on amazon